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BM17 NWS

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,254 mi
Last recorded72,254 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,922 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 43,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,962 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 33,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 26,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BM17 NWS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM17 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM17 NWS registered?

BM17 NWS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 NWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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